Spiritual Diligence and Boredom in Worship
📌 A key sign of spiritual decline is becoming bored with acts of worship (like reading the Quran or listening to lectures) and finding ease in speaking about anything other than Allah.
😟 This boredom leads to losing the sense of a barrier between pleasing and displeasing actions to Allah.
👥 Historically, some young men became so bored with worship that they easily engaged in other discussions, indicating a serious spiritual state.

Consistency vs. Excitement in Devotion
🔗 The pledge of the companions (Sahaba) was to hear and obey in good times, bad times, when energetic, and when tired—highlighting consistency over feeling.
💪 Spiritual growth, like physical fitness, requires action even when you don't feel like it, as consistency builds "naps" (spiritual stamina).
📜 The early Muslim community adapted to real-time legislation (changing prayer units, fasting mandates) by showing up energetic and ready for whatever was commanded.

Avoiding Extremes in Religious Practice
🛑 The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised: "Take of these deeds what you are capable of doing. Allah will not tire of your worship until you tire of worshiping Him."
🚫 Over-exertion to the point of physical exhaustion or incoherence in prayer defeats the purpose; the Prophet ﷺ warned against pushing oneself excessively.
🔄 The same principle applies to seeking forgiveness: Allah will not tire of forgiving you until you tire of seeking forgiveness from Him (illustrated by the story of the man struggling with alcohol).

The Heart's Sincerity in Action
🚶‍♂️ External laziness (dragging feet during prayer) reflects an internal lack of sincerity, contrasting sharply with the Prophet ﷺ who would jump out of bed desiring the call to prayer (Salah).
❤️ If one turns away spiritually during prayer, Allah questions: "Where to? Did you find something more worth your attention than Me?"
📈 Cultivate intrinsic motivation for good deeds; push through initial discomfort (like painful weightlifting in the first month) until the act becomes enjoyable and habitual, rather than relying solely on external worldly rewards.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Consistency over intensity: The most beloved deeds to Allah are the consistent ones, even if they are small.
➡️ Self-Assessment: Regularly check your desire level for worship; if you rush through the Quran or lectures, address the internal spiritual state.
➡️ Intrinsic Motivation: Teach children the intrinsic value of pleasing Allah in acts like reading the Quran, rather than only using worldly rewards as incentives.
➡️ Spiritual Expansion: Seek to increase your attention span and heart span toward what pleases Allah, viewing Him as the one who expands the heart and mind.

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